Sunak Suggests Possibility of Hung Parliament and Acknowledges Tories Could Face Defeat in Election
Following the loss of 474 council seats by the Conservatives in the recent local elections, Rishi Sunak has acknowledged the possibility of the Tories losing the upcoming general election.
In a recent interview with The Times, Mr. Sunak conceded that the Conservatives may not emerge victorious in the next general election. Instead, he suggested that Labour might not secure a majority, potentially leading to a hung Parliament much like in 2020.
Mr. Sunak’s remarks followed the significant council seat losses suffered by the Tories in the local elections, including relinquishing the West Midlands mayoralty to Labour’s Richard Parker.
Referring to analysis by Professor Michael Thrasher as reported by Sky News, Mr. Sunak highlighted predictions that Labour could become the largest party after the general election but would fall short of a parliamentary majority by 32 seats.
Expressing his concerns, Mr. Sunak stated, “These results suggest we are heading for a hung Parliament with Labour as the largest party. Keir Starmer propped up in Downing Street by the SNP, Liberal Democrats, and the Greens would be a disaster for Britain.”
Britain ‘Doesn’t Need More Horse Trading’
“The country doesn’t need more political horse trading, but action. We are the only party that has a plan to deliver on the priorities of the people,” added the prime minister.
The narrative of potential political alliances and hung Parliaments was further emphasized by historical examples, such as the 2010 hung Parliament situation where Gordon Brown handed over power to Lord David Cameron following coalition negotiations with Liberal Democrats.
Amidst these political discussions, the Labour camp rejects Mr. Sunak’s claims, affirming their intent to secure a majority independently without forming alliances or pacts.
As various political figures weigh in on the current landscape, debates about potential leadership changes, policy shifts, and election outcomes continue to shape the political discourse in the run-up to the general election.
